Kobe Bryant, Trevor Ariza

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has some words of praise for forward Trevor Ariza, who came up with a steal that led to a basket for the Lakers in the second quarter Thursday night.

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has some words of praise for forward Trevor Ariza, who came up with a steal that led to a basket for the Lakers in the second quarter Thursday night. (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has some words of praise for forward Trevor Ariza, who came up with a steal that led to a basket for the Lakers in the second quarter Thursday night.